The everyday experts in the ThriftyFun community share their favorite recipes for hot sandwiches including grilled sandwiches and melts.
Grilled Portland DipThis is my recreation of a sandwich served at a local chain, McMenamins. They have been operating in the Pacific Northwest for many years. Their sandwich is similar to a French dip, but with turkey instead of beef. It also has sauteed onions and mushrooms and is served with au jus.
Creamy Baked Cheese SandwichQuarantine days feels like an everyday cheat day. You'll always crave for anything. Then people start sharing their cravings on social media and I would consider as my entry.
BTC (Bacon, Tomato Soup, Cheese) SandwichesThese open-faced sandwiches were a favorite during my childhood days. I taught my children at a young age to make them and they have carried on this family recipe to their children. It is kid-friendly meal for the kids not only eat, but help make!
Making Cheese RoundwichesBread rounds stuffed with cheese and lettuce are then dipped into beaten egg, coated with breadcrumbs, and fried for a fun meal for the family when dining outside at a party with the kids.
Spicy Mac n Cheese Grilled CheeseThis unique grilled cheese sandwich contains hot cheese puffs, mac and cheese, and sliced choose of your choice.
Hot Tuna Sandwich RecipesA hot sandwich made with tuna can be delicious for lunch or dinner. This page contains hot tuna sandwich recipes.
Tuna Melt RecipesA delicious change of pace for a tuna sandwich is toasted with cheese melted in. This page contains tuna melt recipes.
Panini RecipesThese delicious Italian grilled sandwiches require a special panini press but a double sided electric grill or waffle iron could be used in a pinch. This page contains panini recipes.
Roasted Veggie Melt SandwichI love patty melt sandwiches, but sometimes I just crave a bunch of veggies in my sandwich instead. This is an easy, hot and melty sandwich to make, and great for when you've got to get rid of some odds-and-ends veggies sitting around. You can replace any of these vegetables with whatever you happen to have on hand. I used my toaster oven to roast these veggies.
Grilled Tomato Basil Cheese SandwichThis recipe combines delicious, gooey cheese with the wonderful flavors of basil and tomato. If you already love grilled cheese sandwiches, why not give this fabulous version a try! This is a page about grilled tomato basil cheese sandwich.
Egg in the Hole Grilled Cheese SandwichThis page contains egg in the hole grilled cheese sandwich. Add an egg to your grilled cheese sandwich for a protein rich meal.
Tuna Burger RecipesTry a quick, easy, and tasty tuna burger as a change from beef burgers. This page contains tuna burger recipes.
Cheesesteak Sandwich RecipesThis yummy hot sandwich is made from chopped beef, grilled onion, and cheese on a large bun. This page contains cheesesteak sandwich recipes.
Reuben Sandwich RecipesThis page contains Reuben sandwich recipes. Corned beef and sauerkraut combine to make this long standing favorite sandwich.
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich RecipesThis page contains grilled ham and cheese sandwich recipes. Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich RecipesThis page contains grilled cheese sandwich recipes. A grilled cheese sandwich can be so much more than two slices of bread and cheddar cheese.
Low Fat Grilled Cheese RecipesThis page contains low fat grilled cheese recipes. Most grilled cheese sandwiches are not low fat. There are low fat alternatives so that you can still enjoy a grilled cheese without the guilt.
Pizza SandwichBrown hamburger and onions and drain. Mix ingredients. Can be refrigerated until serving time. Spoon on to hamburger halves or English muffin halves.
Grilled P.B.J. SammieHere's a fun one! Be sure to let the sandwich cool for a minute before biting in to it so the oozy gooey center doesn't burn your mouth. You might want to have a napkin available too.
Tuna BurgersBroil these tuna burgers for a quick, delicious meal.
Grilled Tomato Basil Cheese SandwichYummo with Tomato Basil Soup! Layer the cheese and tomatoes on 2 slices of bread. Evenly sprinkle with parmesan, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Campfire BunsSimple, cheap, and can be made ahead of time. Combine all ingredients and spoon between hamburger buns. Wrap in foil and heat in 350 degree F. oven 15 - 20 minutes.
Ham and Swiss MeltsSoften the butter, and mix in the garlic powder, onion flakes, poppy seeds and mustard. Spread the mixture on the kaiser rolls and add the ham and cheese. Wrap each sandwich, individually, in aluminum foil and bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Reuben RollHeat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll the pizza dough and lay the pastrami on top of the dough, leaving 1/2 inch border around the edges. Spread the Russian dressing over the pastrami and spread the sauerkraut over each pastrami slice.
Broiler SandwichesPlace a slice of cheese (American is fine) on one slice of sandwich bread. Place a slice of tomato on top of the cheese. Broil until the tomato wilts and the cheese melts.
Ground Beef SandwichesBrown ground beef and sausage. Crumble and drain well. Melt cheese and add oregano and garlic salt. Combine all. Put mixture on buttered rye bread. Brown in broiler and top with mozzarella cheese. May be frozen and browned when needed.
Meatball-Zucchini HeroesSome evenings I don't feel like cooking or eating a full meal, so I make these heroes which are more than filling and delicious. The instructions below are for the full recipe. I use only the amount I want for the time being.
BCT CrescentsI had forgotten to pick up bread on my way home, and had only a couple of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls to serve my new thoughts of what to make for a quick lunch. This was the result.
Fish Stick and Cheese SandwichMy daughter loves these sandwiches. When I inquired as to where the recipe came from, she replied, "from my kitchen". I tried one, then later made another and they're very good. Hope you like them too.
Hot Toasted SandwichesGrind together the cheese, hot dogs, and pickles, using the coarse blade on a food chopper or blender. Add the ketchup and onion and mix well. Spread bread with this mixture and cover with another slice.
Surprise Hot SandwichesRecipe for Surprise Hot Sandwiches. Grind cheese, bologna, pickles and onion together. Stir in mustard and mayonnaise. Scoop out inside of hot dog buns. Fill with meat mixture.
Dinty's Deluxe SandwichesRecipe for Dinty's Deluxe Sandwiches. Combine first 5 ingredients and spread in equal amounts on one half of 6 buns. . .
